1994 Pontiac Trans Sport problems & reliability
98 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1994 Pontiac Trans Sport. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
3 complaints report injuries (4 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 16 | 16% |
| Seat Belts | 14 | 14% |
| Visibility | 14 | 14% |
| Electrical System | 13 | 13% |
| Structure | 13 | 13% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 11 | 11% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 7 | 7% |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 5% |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 4% |
| Seats | 3 | 3% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“Paint is peeling on the top of van. Other transports I have seen have the same problem. Is there a recall on the paint? The paint on the rest of the vehicle is good with no apparent defects. *tr”
Structure · filed Mar 23, 2009
“Dt*: the contact stated the front driver's and passenger's side seat belts will not retract. There is a nhtsa recall, # 93v212000, 94v10000 and 94v015000, regarding the second, third and fourth row seat belt. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however the recall does not include the front…”
Seat Belts · filed Mar 27, 2006
“Front drivers seat belts on all year (93,94,95,96) chevy lumina,pontiac transport, oldsmobile silhouette. I have owned them all”
Seat Belts · filed May 31, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- PASSENGER SIDE DASH FIRES
Preliminary Evaluation PE95062 · opened Dec 9, 1995 · closed Apr 10, 1996
- TRNSAXL OIL HOSE SEPARATES
Preliminary Evaluation PE94070 · opened Sep 15, 1994 · closed Jan 18, 1995
Technical service bulletins
25 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 1994 Pontiac Trans Sport. The 10 most recent:
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to…
PIC4696E · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 22, 2019
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to…
PIC4696D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 5, 2019
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to…
PIC4696C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 31, 2018
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
130089009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 1, 2013
No tcc apply, malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on, tcc surge, possible p0740, p1870, or 39 after installation of a reman (srta) 4t60/4t60e. *tt
01880 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2004
Owners of some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3t40, 4t60, 4t60-e or 4t65-e transaxles may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that is noticeable when standing in park on a hill or slope with the engine…
990730030A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 2001
Some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3t40, 4t60 or 4t60-e transxales may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that is noticeable when in park on incline. *tt
990730030 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 1, 1999
Experiencing intermittent steering column snap or click noise when turning. *yc
9709013202B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 1, 1997
Comment that the abs light is on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) 46 and 86 set as current or history. *yc
970801735026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 1, 1997
Intermittent electrical conditions (tighten loose ground nut g105). *tw
238106 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 1, 1997
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 1994 Pontiac Trans Sport in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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